An incident occurred Thursday in Manchester involving an attack on a synagogue, prompting a large-scale emergency response. According to police reports, an individual drove a vehicle toward a group of people before subsequently attacking another person with a knife. Four individuals sustained injuries as a result of the events.
The suspected perpetrator was reportedly shot during the incident at the Crumpsall synagogue. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham stated that the individual likely died, although this has not been officially confirmed. Police have, as of yet, refrained from commenting on potential motives behind the attack.
The incident unfolded on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, a time when many worshippers typically visit the synagogue and observe a fast. Emergency services declared the situation a major incident, dispatching additional resources to support police efforts and provide medical assistance to the injured.
Mayor Burnham confirmed that the immediate threat has subsided and advised the public to avoid the area. He commended the swift and effective response of local emergency services and the Greater Manchester Police.